Dream Off-Grid, Self-Sufficient Life All Started With a $2,000 Tiny House Truck!

In a world where the cost of living, food and house prices are skyrocketing out of control, it’s inspiring to find people who have really hacked the system and found ways of freeing themselves. In this weeks episode, we meet Brent and Greer who started with a $2,000 house truck, and ended up building an off-grid, self sufficient paradise.
After building their house truck, they set out on a road trip in search of rural land they could purchase for under $100,000 and they found their dream spot nestled by a river in the amazing and wild West Coast of New Zealand.
Over the years, while living out of their house truck, they have developed the land, growing orchards and gardens on a mission to move towards self sufficiency and food independence. This venture has been so successful, they have now even built a farm store that helps to supply their local community.
Brent and Greer are living proof that with creativity and a lot of hard work, it’s still possible to make the off-grid, tiny house dream come true for a reasonable cost.
We hope you enjoy the video tour of this amazing house and land.
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: / brycelangston
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[@livingbig]

Brent and Greer are living proof that with creativity and a lot of hard work, it’s still possible to make the off-grid, tiny house dream come true for a reasonable cost. Rasa and I were so inspired visiting this amazing couple and we hope you enjoy this tour as much as we did! With Love, Bryce & Rasa

[@abeach5420]

Yeahhh there you are as always Bryce. Just what one needs on a day like this. Look forward to ALL that you share. Sending best to you and Rasa.

[@maryboxall1696]

Absolutely stunning & the gardens…… just wow! What a lovely life & the dog looks content too 😂 Lovely video as ever Bryce & Rasa. Take care, keep safe & loads of love to you both xxx

[@earthmama8384]

Wow! 🫶 😍 🐕 🌿🌷🥬🍆🥕🌼💫

[@janmay3901]

I kept thinking this home was a living storybook. So magical. Loved it. Thank you for the beautiful video.

[@HelenBeeee]

Amazing what humans can do when they use their imagination and make it happen.

[@GuiAntonioli]

This looks like it was taken from a fantasy book and brought to reality! Nicely done!

[@nedaaquarius1]

Nicely said and agree 😊

[@Somtric]

No, it doesn't... it looks like an old hunting cabin...

[@bharaninathkomandur6330]

Like a children's story book, "Once upon a time, there lived a couple.."

[@111rave]

@@Somtric from a fantasy book?

[@kanikagaral7637]

It so does. Beautiful done outdoors. Very rarely we see people focus on ourisd eof the house this much. Such a great ace to relax and unwind after a day of work. Such great view.

[@alexandragoodrich5239]

Greer & Brent are such a lovely couple! beautiful energy and wonderful dynamic. When we were first shown the interior of the house, I could not help but smile. You could feel the warmth and joy from the house radiate through the screen. What a gem! Thank you for sharing.

[@lapislazarus8899]

And that stew she was making on the pot-belly... If it is what it looks like to me; I could smell the spices coming through the screen. 🤤

[@aureas]

Truly~! I love them. They feel like soul family. 💜✨😌🙏🏼

[@janetclaireSays]

This is a great example proving the saying, "necessity is the mother of invention"! They didn't have a lot of money so they had to get creative and they ended up with a work of art!

[@ps...]

This place looks like a fairytale from the outside and absolutely magical from the inside! The garden and the farmshop are just amazing and beautiful😍

[@cmitchell7347]

What a lovely couple! As gracious as Bryce is during all his interviews, sometimes certain ones seem to inspire a special, more heartfelt emotion in his enthusiasm and reaction. For me, this was one of those.

[@khaledhammad3731]

We are in front of a painting drawn by a wonderful couple with effort, patience and good taste. Really, what more could one wish for...

[@kobieta3906]

This for me is the peak of tiny house living, home created with actual sweat and tears over years and not bought for crazy amounts of money, living close with nature and respecting their surroundings. I wish to once have a life like this charming couple, many great wishes to Brent and Greer!

[@brentammon1083]

Hi! Hey, thank you 🙂 for your kind words All the best, Brent &Greer

[@hollyvick181]

Yes!😊

[@raworange8187]

This couple are truly awe-inspiring. What they have done is my ultimate dream 🤘🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brentammon1083]

Thank you!

[@bonniepwtf]

Paradise is right! Those gardens are incredible. I can't even imagine all the time & work that went into them. Bravo to them for their achievement in living the life they want.

[@sueparsons6284]

This has got to be one of the best tiny living videos I have seen in a while. This is what it’s all about. ❤️

[@c.erine78]

What a dream house and the landscape of their gardens!!! Too cute about "I Dream of Jeannie", such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing Brent and Greer's little piece of Heaven.

[@zealiabella8553]

Bryce, your genuine interests and appreciations for your guests’ home makes them light up with pride every single time. This is the reason why I love your channel.💜

[@anniecochrane3359]

This story , in Bryce's words, 'living the tiny house dream and beyond' really touches my heart. Beauty, hard work, harmony - living in a way that matters and discarding all that doesn't. Thank you for letting us into your world Brent and Greer.

[@brentammon1083]

Hi, ❤thank you for your kind feedback! Glad you enjoyed a Tour with Bryce and Rasa through our Home! All the best, Brent & Greer xx

[@sami2612]

Felt like they struggled a lot in their life It makes me so happy to see that they are now really happy & proud of their achievements & vulnerability. Such a cute couple....loved this episode

[@tomsenft7434]

They sure tell a positive story.

[@AvaniAmore]

Wow! What they've done with the gardens is extraordinary....very inspiring...thanks Bryce for another brilliant video...

[@hollywalters318]

Greer has the easy grace of Jeannie. The camera loves both of them. Wonderful world they've created!

[@bellafiore3283]

From the above drone view you truly see A Jewel on this gorgeous plot of land. Stunning gardens and love the farm shop and caravan. Wow 😯 Brilliant oasis.

[@cannavaras]

Currently visiting Vienna staying in an amazing apartment. Will get the kettle on and enjoy this episode with a backdrop of the city. Perfect. Cheers guys.

[@livingbig]

Oh beautiful! Vienna is an amazing city. I visited once when I was 18 (so a long time ago now!). Enjoy your vacation, your coffee and this episode! ☕

[@maridanygp]

I've been following Bryce & Rasa for a few years now, and this has definitely been my favorite! It feels like a nice, warm hug. I want lo live with Brent and Greer! Such a wonderful couple.

[@Aritabbb]

This is my dream😍 so beautiful to see a couple making it alive

[@daniellee414]

They are the Kiwi version of Doug and Stacy. Hats of to them. All you need is a small patch of land ,not money, to be happy. Both are smiling, both look relaxed and not a penny between them. That’s telling you something.

[@michaelpolkey5996]

I love seeing Bryces reaction when he enters the tiny home its simply "Briceless" 😁

[@jimadams6159]

What an incredible home, just goes to show you can live sustainably and at a very low cost. Probably my favourite of all the tiny homes I have seen.

[@brentammon1083]

Hi Jim, thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the amazing job Bryce & Rasa did with our Home - drone footage hides the weeds well!!

[@amyfarrell8141]

Super creative and lovely home. Absolutely living the dream.

[@suburbohemian]

This is one of my faves....doesn't look like everybody else's tiny home and it's actually a reasonable cost too....I mean if I were going to have to spend close to $100,000 I'd want a proper mobile home for that money, not a box. This is just gorgeous!!

[@pbear49]

Oh Bryce! This couple is wonderful! I takes me back to my Hippie years and being part of organic living and living authentically. their place is paradise. Love it.

[@denisebd1000]

I am so impressed with this entire layout. They have a home, a store, and a bread and breakfast caravan on their own land. Talk about being self sufficient!!

[@elvirastokes1335]

Wow I always think of living in a tiny house after living in a big property, wow this lovely couple are inspiration to all, to me this place a paradise.. well done 🙌👏🙌

[@figmo397]

The whole setup is impressive! They really made that house truck their own. I especially love the gardens and their self-sufficiency.

[@yanguanzon5312]

They looked content and happy. I love the simplicity of their living. They got each other and everything they needed. Their garden, just WOW!!! One of the best of tiny living so far! 💯💯💯

[@melissashiels7838]

I can't believe they did all that in 7 years!

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

7 years back to 2015 is a long time for me! Been a lot of miles and lived in 4 different places (3 in Texas, 4th place now in Colorado).

[@FlagCutie]

Their style reminds me of my friend Jill. I always feel so cozy and comfortable in her home!

[@rtyria]

What an amazing place, and what a fascinating couple. I would love to live in a place like that. Thanks for the tour, it brightened my day and left me with a smile.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Love your tiny abode! It's just up my alley as I'm an artist and have eclectic tastes like you. Beautiful timber, design, artistic touches, and overall coziness. Love your communal garden and landscaping. Thanks for sharing. Jenny

[@brentammon1083]

Hi Jenny! Thank you 🙂 We have enjoyed seeing how this has made people happy and set them about following their dreams! All the best Brent & Greer xx

[@gracedupio3864]

Keep doing this Bryce! Because of your channel, I was inspired to build a home for my family and we're living in it since last year. You were my motivation during the Covid times, indeed nothing is impossible to a person who dreams and give it her all to turn it into a reality . More power to your channel💪👏

[@thewaitress2694]

Wow! Seventeen minutes and 38 seconds of heaven on Earth. And, I love Byrce as the host. His enthusiastic spirit and positive energy makes every video purely divine.

[@andrewcrampton3433]

Loving the focus on Aotearoa.

[@livingbig]

We have loved filming more episodes here at home, but we are excited to soon be filming some episodes over in Australia again, and then in 2023 we will be venturing back to the USA and Europe!

[@AhmadullahTanha]

My gosh, this location. You get nature, mountains and the river all in one place. An easy source of water.

[@Its_Nakudo]

Wow what a beautiful landscape am inspired. I love the show love from from Uganda. Bryce we love your work

[@sherriscook3674]

This is the BEST place ever!! The home the gardens reflect the wonderful personalities that Brent and Greer have. I see most all of ur tours but this one just sings to me😍🌺🌺😍 And the fact that they are virtually debt free, live in the most beautifully done gardens I have ever seen…Living Big u have to come back and do a property tour!!! Brent and Greer I can see how hard u both have worked to achieve absolute serenity 💜💜💜 Just WOW

[@johnthorpe1349]

lov there lifestyle lov there spot even better Thanx from Toronto 🇨🇦🙂 great location Migwech 🇨🇦

[@brentammon1083]

Hi John! Thank you! We are very much in admiration of you Canadians right now! Stay Strong! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@louisegogel7973]

🌸💖 Very sweet, solid, wonderful, interwoven into the land and heart of these two! 🌸💖 Keep bringing your joy bubbling up every day! Blessings to you both with harmony and love!! And as always, Bryce, Rasa, much appreciation for bringing these wonderful gems to light into the world.

[@robinprice6879]

This is the one! I’d love if you could tour their gardens and show us

[@TWROC96]

This couple has created through a LOT of hard work such a beautiful and productive property. All that hard work has kept them in super shape too- must be really strong after moving all those rocks. I really admire Greer for knowing the life she wanted to live from such a young age- the pictures really tell a story.

[@bevtrue6937]

So spectacular. Such a cozy home. I love it. The gardens are divine also. Also love Greer's beautiful hair! My ideal place to live.

[@MissSmudge78]

What Brent & Greer have achieved is absolutely stunning 💜

[@marareyes1956]

I love both of them, full of happiness and laughter, what an awesome garden, and their dog, she is so full of life running around. It is indeed an inspiration, i love them, being self reliant.....

[@L0wBap]

The landscape here is truly a paradise for the inner child in all of us

[@tammyjantzen9004]

When can I move in?!? Lol! Beautiful beyond words. Warms my heart & soul. Kudos to you two!

[@brentammon1083]

Ha! Thank you! And we are considering doing the B& B thing...

[@MsLostnThought]

What they have done with the land is my dream! I am so jealous! I hope to one day be able to find a piece of land for our tiny and do what they've done, it's magical!

[@greteasen5816]

What a lovely couple! 😀 Love their positive energy and their lifestyle!

[@rosalindtaylor3479]

Outstanding! Beautiful couple, amazing grounds and artistic home. And I wish I had a bowl of that stew.

[@lunagitana5]

Breathtaking!! I loved it!! It would be like living in a fairytale. Beautiful, creative and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing! 💕

[@GarimaNatraaj]

I really appreciate this show for showing me people all around the world, people from different backgrounds but who have the commonness between them that they wish to live sustainably. They don't want to go out there to change the world but change themselves, taking their responsibility. That's very cool.

[@lisawhiting5419]

What a beautiful couple. 😊 Made me feel peace, compassion and tranquility just watching their story unfold.

[@brentammon1083]

Hi Sis!!! Ha! Thank you! This is in part some hard mahi and generosity from you guys too, never forget that! Lots of love xxx Brent & Greer

[@Ayush993]

All the music is so soothing.. As always great video.

[@radaferb]

As much as I like the modern, minimalist tiny houses, nothing beats these classic house trucks 😍 the garden is dreamy

[@missglenellen]

Awesome (especially that areal views!), the opposite of Futuro last week. Thank you for sharing!

[@ferivigh]

I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking about moving to New Zealand when watching Bryce's videos.

[@alisongalloway1455]

Just gorgeous. You've made it about quality and not quantity. I live off grid in a dumpy cottage and wild horses couldn't drag me into a massive house. Well done.

[@mariamaier8537]

Wow wow wow!!! This is absolutely 🤩 Stunning! This lovely couple did a gorgeous job. It’s a dream come true to have no debt and be settled so sweetly. I wish Brent and Greer all the happiness in their magical home🌻 💕🧚‍♂️💕

[@lotusdolphin]

Brent and Greer are absolutely charming! I absolutely love love love their beautiful home. I love the eclectic bits and bobs the colors are gorgeous, and the woodworking is beautiful! And I haven’t even started on the gardens. Absolutely brilliant what They have accomplished on that gorgeous land. Well done!

[@cherylco2487]

you can see from the video that Brent and Greer are really happy ....

[@the_other_apg]

That was absolutely fantastic! Another well presented and filmed video. However, this couple are so inspiring, what they've achieved is inspiring, that 'garden' so beautiful and great way to recycle the rocks! I can assure Greer and Brent that if we didn't live so far away we'd visit the shed every possible week to do our veg shopping (and walk the garden each time). We could see in yer closing piece to camera that you were so taken with this couple and the site more so than all the other great offerings! Wow! We're still smiling days later (maybe because we keep watching it over and over)! Great couple and not just Greer and Brent! Keep on doing what yer doing Rasa & Bryce! Dafydd & Ann x

[@brentammon1083]

Hey! Thanks so much for your kind thoughts and words, glad you got such enjoyment from Bryce and Rasas amazing work to produce our story as they have done so beautifully! Cheers, Brent & Greer

[@the_other_apg]

@@brentammon1083 Guys, they are good, but you made them better, just by being you! Going to watch that episode again tonight x

[@gamtngirl3655]

Bryce, you said it: Living the tiny house dream. Fabulous episode. Thank you!

[@gkreyl8700]

Didn't realise I had a smile on my face the whole way through this until the end! What a beautiful couple and a beautiful home. So humble and in touch with the earth. Thanks for sharing

[@snoozeyoulose9416]

Incredible. Warm wooded, cozy home with open living space weaving into food gardens and livestock in a scenic area. Also enjoyed the candid sharing of Brent and Greer and the efforts and challenges that they have persevered through in making such a giving space. One of the better homes/properties that I've seen on this channel.

[@duducertified5751]

Thanks for dropping the video

[@livingbig]

Thanks for watching!

[@v.a.pankov]

This amazing couple could have established a heaven in any place they could reach and start owning.

[@puppycat58]

Greer and Brent....Your property is a Showcase Masterpiece....your home is whimsical and all that wood is absolutely gorgeous.....your dog 🐕 is beautiful 😍...didn't see your cat 🐈.... Your such nice people..Be Safe Be Blessed

[@dinat411]

What a lovely couple wirth a great sense of humor. 🤣 The house and land are beautiful. 🥰🥰🥰

[@dorotaenglish5171]

One of my favourite tiny houses ever! Bryce thank you for bringing these truly amazing places to our lives and showing us the variety of lifestyles and ideas for living affordably. I don't write often but watch most if not all your videos, some more than once, and share them with friends and students... Brent and Greer are living the dream life in a dream place. Thank you for letting us into your lives and reminding us what really matters and how beautiful and nurturing it can be! I really think most of us these days need those reminders, and frequently :)

[@beverlymcfarlane8681]

Must be the best video so far. I love when people who have no money create such beauty in such a sustainable way. Good on them. All the very best to them.

[@joeyc.4506]

So happy to hear these types of stories and the ending was great too. Glad everything worked out and the journey of getting to know one another after the burned down bus and building of their home.

[@maxine3587]

I don't believe I've ever said this before, but.... this is probably my favourite home out of all I've seen. It just oozes atmosphere (good looking couple, too!) 😊

[@brentammon1083]

..Why thank you, Maxine! 😁 Really pleases us to see People got so much enjoyment and inspiration to give it a go! Much appreciated x Brent & Greer

[@Noukz37]

Just two very balanced people living a life in balance.

[@linedezainde]

Paradise it is! And much admiration for all the hard work behind "the magic". This is a labour of love. Thanks for sharing!

[@rashedahsan]

Wow! Greer and Brent have created wonderful home.

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

Amazing what people can do with a vision and commitment. Truly.

[@lmsavy2935]

Beautiful area. Love the little farm store. Green houses are the best way to go no chem trails on your food. Awesome for a small home off grid.

[@douglasharley2440]

*AMAZING!...and so beautiful.* new zealand is basically what i wish _my_ country would aspire-to. 😢

[@darlenemoak63]

Absolutely charming! Beautiful couple too - the love is obvious! Thanks, Bryce, Brent & Greer (& Rasa - I know she's always behind the scenes :))!

[@leelooexplORe]

Definitly the most inspiring for me!! Thanks!!

[@geraldinepluyms5935]

Thats a love story, and a connection between two people that's really crazy. So lucky

[@sonjabernard8994]

What a lovely creative couple. Hard work pays off.

[@brittany1777]

So so proud of you guys! And so neat to read the comments, well done xx

[@bettycogswell9851]

Wow. They have built themselves a little Paradise here. It looks like a small village. I love it..

[@im1shak1biotches]

This is ideal. This is the life!

[@lidijabirsa7768]

What an amazing couple! No wonder they made such a beautiful living space. ✌️

[@keldakellie9164]

This felt like a weighted blanket, so cosy and toasty warm. 🌻

[@TheRebelOne.]

What a lovely couple who work hard and live the simple stress free life. They are soooooo lucky!

[@monaray9425]

Your enthusiasm for each tiny home no matter what it looks like is charmingly wonderful.

[@captiongeeza]

Great place. It may be hard work keeping the gardens etc. but that actually keeps people healthier as they age. Along with no financial stress to boot. 👍🏻

[@claudialarrainzar6713]

Sooo beautiful life style!!! One realizes what really matters in life; a great partner and pets, increadible land and the will lo live your life on your own terms. Cheers from México!!

[@brentammon1083]

Hi! Thank you Claudia! ❤ it is doing what makes you happy! Be always grateful for and make the most of what you have! Big hugs from Brent & Greer - Whispering Spirits, New Zealand

[@dianna8626]

I'm so jealous of those that are creative. It's so beautiful and relaxing. Love the land and the garden area.

[@MageThief]

Oh man what a beautiful creative place, and Brent and Greer felt like a such calm and genuine people.

[@Britbabe53]

What a charming couple and beautiful property! He puts me in mind of Michael McDonald. Lovely cosy home.

[@arohajanie]

Love these beautiful people and their visionary home and land. Inspirational indeed 💛

[@louise-yo7kz]

Beautiful character filled home. I really admire their total off grid existence also. Super impressive and inspirational. 😍